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Brandon Lowe Pittsburgh Pirates season and free agency

Overview

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe completed a record-breaking 2026 season after being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays. During the season, Lowe set a franchise record for home runs at PNC Park with 19, finishing the year with 35 home runs and 96 RBIs. His performance earned him the team’s MVP award from the Pittsburgh chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and a nomination for the MLB Roberto Clemente Award.

Following the conclusion of the season, the 32-year-old entered free agency. While Lowe previously expressed interest in a contract extension, the Pirates have not yet made a formal offer. Projections suggest he may seek a contract valued at approximately three years and $60 million, though he has reportedly expressed interest in a four-year agreement.

Entities

Brandon Lowe · Pittsburgh Pirates · Don Kelly · Tampa Bay Rays · PNC Park

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Brandon Lowe enters free agency following standout season with Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates star Brandon Lowe enters free agency after a career year, leading the team in home runs and RBIs. The Pirates seek to re-sign the veteran second baseman amid high fan and teammate interest.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Brandon Lowe sets Pirates home run record, expresses interest in extension
Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe set a PNC Park single-season home run record and expressed interest in a contract extension following a successful debut season in Pittsburgh.

Sources

heavy.com · pittsburghbaseballnow.com · si.com · triblive.com